the West End Oval. The school's students were divided into four houses for these carnivals and points were given to each house based on student participation and placement in each event. The four sporting houses of Bradman, Fraser, Laver and McKay were named after Australian sportspeople. High performing students could progress to regional, zone and state carnivals after the school carnivals. Wade High and Griffith High School hosted the Nugan Shield every year, which consisted of a series of sporting events. Wade High was very successful in the sporting area, including: The Bill Turner Soccer Cup - won the Riverina area of the competition in 2007,2008 and 2013 before losing to the South Coast winner in the next round in the first two years and the Victorian winner in 2013. The Bill Turner Soccer Trophy - the girls won the Riverina area in 2012 and progressed to the quarter finals where they lost to the eventual competition finalists. They have twice been area runners up as well. Notable alumni Alex Blackwellcricket player; represented Australian Women's Cricket Team Kate Blackwellcricket player; represented Australian Women's Cricket Team See also List of government schools in New South Wales List of schools in the Riverina Education in Australia References Griffith, New South Wales Defunct public high schools in New South Wales 1971 establishments in Australia Educational institutions established in 1971 2018 disestablishments in Australia Educational institutions disestablished in 2018 Education in the Riverina